California Respects the Power of Your Vote

Californians can confidently claim this: California has made more significant reforms to our election laws and expanded voting rights than any other state. Read More »

New Partnership Bolsters 911 Response in Sac County

The City of Sacramento Fire Department and Medic Ambulance entered a partnership on Nov. 1 to provide Basic Life Support (BLS) transport services in Sacramento County. Read More »

Apply Now for Next Grand Jury

Applicants are now being sought for new jurors to serve on the Sacramento County Grand Jury. The application period opened on Nov. 20. Read More »

High Wheelers Have a New Home

City of Marysville and the High Wheelers Join Forces to Bring Independent Pro Baseball to Yuba-Sutter Region Read More »

Mendocino Coast Home to Lesser-Known Gems

With whatever route you choose to arrive on the bluffs of the Mendocino coast, there is no escaping the first dance to this weekend romance, which is a slow and winding road through shady, lush, towering redwoods. Read More »

Society For the Blind Announces Vision Forward Initiative Launch

Society for the Blind recently launched its $1-million Vision Forward Initiative at its 70th anniversary celebration. Read More »

Judge Lindquist Designated Presiding Judge of Sacramento County Juvenile Court

Superior Court Judge Kristina B. Lindquist will serve as Presiding Judge over Sacramento County’s Juvenile Court. Read More »

Large-Scale Bird Fighting Ring Discovered in South Sacramento

This weekend, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Central Division Patrol Deputies responded to a residence in the south area of the county on Borden Road, regarding a large group of vehicles. Read More »

Galt Herald Athletes of the Week

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Minot State Signs Wrestler Cathey

Galt High School’s Bailey Cathey will be heading to North Dakota in the fall to continue her wrestling career at Minot State. Read More »

Hawk Wrestling in Full Swing

Liberty Ranch wrestlers started out the 2024/25 season with a bang. The Galt Warrior Classic was held on Nov. 23 and hosted varsity girls/JV girls and JV boys. Read More »

Hawk Boys Beat Futures in Close Match

The Hawk varsity basketball team played a very exciting game against the Futures from Sacramento on Dec. 6 Read More »

Hawks Beat the Buffaloes

The Manteca Buffaloes gave the Lady Hawk basketball team a run for their money on Thursday, Dec. 5. The Buffaloes managed to stay four points ahead until the last quarter when the Hawks held them to two points. Read More »

City Honors 11 Employees for Milestone Service

City of Galt honored employees Dec. 5 with milestone service awards from five years to 35 years of service. Read More »

City Flocks to Lighting of the Night

Along the route, long before the Lighting of the Night Parade started on Dec. 7, residents of Galt and the surrounding area staked out their watching positions with collapsible stadium chairs. Read More »

Hornet Football Inks 10 Players on National Signing Day

The Sacramento State football team added the first pieces towards the future with the addition of 10 student-athletes on National Signing Day, it was announced on Dec. 4. The group is made up of eight defensive players and three offensive players. Read More »

Sac Republic FC Re-Signs Rodrigo Lopez for 2025

On Dec. 3, Republic FC announced the club has re-signed Rodrigo Lopez for the 2025 season. The veteran midfielder will be added to the club’s roster, pending league and federation approval. Per club policy, the terms of the contract were not disclosed. Read More »

Child, Family and Adult Services Director Appointed

The Board of Supervisors at its Dec. 3 meeting concurred with the County Executive’s appointment of Shelby Boston as Child, Family and Adult Services director, effective Jan. 27. Read More »

Finding a New Direction

Tina Goree was 59 years old and managing a Wing Stop in Sacramento in 2018 when she decided it was time to change careers as she continued to age. She signed up for a class at a career skills center and was ready to begin a new chapter. Read More »

Galt Herald Athletes of the Week

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Sac Republic FC to Host Open Tryouts

Ahead of the 2025 USL Championship season, Republic FC is hosting its annual Open Tryout, giving the region’s top players a chance to impress the technical staff and earn an invitation to training camp. Read More »

Hornet Volleyball Standouts Named All-Big Sky

Three Hornet seniors were named all-Big Sky Conference on Nov. 26, including outside hitters Bridgette Smith and Caitlin Volkmann being named to the first team, and rightside hitter Ellie Tisko named second team. Read More »

Sacramento State Women’s Basketball Finishes Third at Thanksgiving Classic

Senior Katie Peneueta finished with a career-high tying 20 points to go with nine rebounds while three other Hornets finished in double figures on Sunday Dec. 1, helping push the Sacramento State women’s basketball team past Wagner, 73-34, to finish third at the FIU Thanksgiving Classic in Miami. Read More »

ARC Coach Named NorCal Coach of the Year

The American River College Men's Water Polo program has achieved a lot of great things throughout the 2024 season. As the program prepares to open up the 3C2A State Championships, the Beavers can add another achievement: NorCal Coach of the Year. Read More »

Moore New Head Coach for Lady Warriors Basketball

Jared Moore thought he had retired from coaching, that is, until the Galt coaching position opened up. What follows is an interview with Moore. Read More »

Liberty Ranch Flag Football All League: Blevins Named League MVP

It doesn’t get much better for the Liberty Ranch inaugural girl’s flag football team. Read More »

Gonzalez Competes at State Cross Country Championship

Galt High School senior Kitto Gonzalez competed in the CA State Championship at Woodward Park for the third consecutive year. Read More »

Galt Soccer Easily Takes Down Tokay

The Galt Warrior boys soccer team annihilated Tokay 6-0 in a preseason game on Dec. 2. Read More »

Local Athlete Update: Liberty Ranch Alum Cody Smith Playing for Ball State

Cody Smith earned a D1 full-ride football scholarship to Ball State University in Indiana in the Fall of 2023. Read More »

Galt Police Department Welcomes Two New Officers

The Galt Police Department announced Nov. 20 the addition of two new officers, who will help the department's ability to serve and protect the community. Read More »

New Route for Light Parade

The Lighting of the Night parade kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and promises a brilliant and colorful show for the community. Read More »

High Schools Adopt Ethnic Studies Class

Galt Joint Union High School District’s newly-adopted ethnic studies curriculum will include instruction on local populations, including the Native American and Portuguese American communities. Read More »

Santa Kicks Off Season of Giving with Charitable Vending Machines

With a twinkle in his eye, Santa Claus cut the ceremonial red ribbon at the Light the World Giving Machines on Monday and then showed the world the joy of giving by selecting a few gifts for those in need in the Greater Sacramento Area. Read More »

ARC Football Secures Fifth Straight Conference Championship

The American River College football program secured their fifth straight National NorCal Conference championship on Nov. 9, with a 45-21 road victory over Santa Rosa Junior College. Read More »

De'Aaron Fox Named Western Conference Player of the Week

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played between Nov. 11 and Nov. 17, the NBA announced on Nov. 18. Read More »